Nagaland: Dzükou Valley becomes Plastic Free Zone on World Environment Day
KOHIMA | June 6, 2019 (AIR):
In Nagaland, the scenic Dzükou Valley has become Plastic Free Zone on the occasion of World Environment Day on Wednesday.
The declaration was made officially by Advisor of Youth Resources and Sports, Zale Neikha. The much-appreciated initiative on declaring this scenic valley as a 'plastic-free zone' was taken by Southern Angami Youth Organisation (SAYO) in accordance with its pledge to conserve and protect the environment.
Speaking at the declaration programme held at Viswema Village under Kohima district, Mr. Neikha termed Dzükou valley as a tourist hot spot and one of the most sought destination in the state.
Head of Department, Tourism Mrs Akhale Khamo said Dzükou valley is not only a hot spot destination for foreign and domestic tourists and locals but it is also an educational institute for an environment.
Stating that Dzükou valley has become the most visited place in the state, she stressed on the need to preserve the valley.
It may be mentioned that SAYO had started the task of cleaning the valley since last month, where local volunteers had worked tirelessly to clear the plastic debris from all the areas of the iconic valley.
